Chapter 527 Doubtful Life
The success of "Spider-Man" did not go to Anson's head.
Although reluctant, I have to admit that the affairs of Brad Renfro and Hayden Christensen sounded the alarm and kept Anson awake.
Anson knows that he is inexperienced, and the success of a movie is nothing. He still needs to learn on the road to acting, and there is still a long road ahead.
At the same time, Anson also believes that he is not a rookie, an idiot who doesn't understand anything. At least he has tried some acting and some method acting.
However.
Standing in front of Gus's camera, Anson felt like a complete fool.
In the past, when it came to NG, the director would often communicate with the actors about what was good and bad, what needed to be adjusted, and what were the problems with NG. Effective communication was the correct way to promote cooperation.
But Gus doesn’t say—
Line? expression? state? posture? Or some other details? If we want to improve, where should we start?
There is no information.
Sometimes it will be "relaxed", sometimes "tightened", sometimes "more", sometimes "less". This is not about marshmallows. You can also adjust the speed and weight at will, which is completely satisfying. There was no way to start, and Anson was back in the studio at the model shooting site in just one second. His limbs were completely out of control, so much so that he felt like a balloon man who had lost control.
So.
Without knowing what the problem was or the direction of improvement, Anson was stuck spinning in circles like a headless fly.
Freedom to play?
Who said you can play freely!
Originally, Anson was not sure, but now that he has been NG continuously, Anson has fallen into the confusion and dilemma of self-doubt, and has completely lost his way.
To be honest, the next few shoots were a mess. Anson didn’t even know what he was performing. It was a disaster. The director didn’t need to say anything, and Anson himself wanted to interrupt the filming.
If Anson hadn’t known Gus well, he would have even suspected that the director was playing a prank——
The previous shooting went so smoothly, but it was Anson’s turn to make so many mistakes? Are you sure this isn't a deliberate attempt to embarrass Anson in front of other students?
What about the professional actors you promised?
That’s it.
Anson thought he wouldn't mind, but he inadvertently noticed those disappointed and stunned looks, as if a mythical bubble had been popped, which made Anson smile bitterly:
Originally There is no mysterious aura. The Hollywood star-making factory is the place that truly transforms decay into magic. It is not the actors themselves who lose their aura after leaving the spotlight. They are also ordinary people.
Self-deprecation is self-deprecation, but it is inevitable to feel a little ashamed.
Sincerely.
After filming "Cat and Mouse Game", Anson thought he had figured out some acting tips and finally opened the door to the acting world, but what about now?
Haha.
"Director, we need to talk."
After Anson said these words, the atmosphere on the set became a little weird——
Is Anson getting angry and preparing to confront the director head-on?
Could they witness the legendary big-name show with their own eyes?
In full view! Under the spotlight!
Anson strode towards Gus, and the Anson in front of him was different.
In front of the camera, Anson entered the character state. He was a slightly gloomy, introverted and sad boy. His whole person seemed very low-key.
At this time, Anson opened his shoulders and straightened his waist. His straight and slender body naturally created a sense of oppression, and his temperament was completely different.
It turns out that this is the real Anson.
Gus, Gudu, swallowed and his heart began to beat wildly.
“Gus, don’t panic.”
“Wait, Gus, why are you panicking?”
"Oh, God, this is a young boy who has just grown up. Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?"
Gus himself also realized it, and he leaned back reflexively. You can feel Anson's air pressure coming from all the distance.
Gus felt as if his knees were shaking. "Director."
"What exactly was wrong with the performance just now? I need some clear instructions."
Gus:...
Everyone:...
Is the deal about to get tense? What about the promised fight?
Fall!
After all, Anson is Anson. He has experienced embarrassing, terrible, and terrible things in his previous life. It is just a small disillusionment in front of him, so what?
For Anson, what he needs to worry about now is not his own face and pride, but his performance——
Can’t you just get stuck here in the first scene?
Gus seems to be stupid. Anson failed to get a response from the director, but at least he should express his thoughts. Otherwise, the two sides will just speculate on each other and may never understand each other's needs.
Communication is the right answer.
“Director, let’s clarify our thoughts and see if my understanding of the character is wrong.”
"I was about to skip class, but I was caught by my alcoholic father, who forced me to go to school regardless."
"I suspected that my father was drinking again. I was worried that my father might get into trouble, so I left the car keys. At the front desk of the school, I called my brother and asked him to come and take my father home."
"I, uh, I hate him, and I want to escape from that home forever, but I still can't let go, I'm worried about him. I'm worried that something might happen to him. If he does, what if it affects other innocent passers-by? "
"I'm a little irritated, a little helpless...I don't know who to ask for help."
——Plot, this is the plot.
In "Elephant", Anson plays the role of student Anson, but he is not an ordinary student. He will be one of the few survivors of the school shooting, and he is also the core character that connects the entire story together.
Gus once considered whether Anson should play one of the two students who pulled the trigger, because the biggest actor in the crew is often the last survivor, and it would be too cliché for Anson to play the survivor. .
But then I thought about it, it is also a movie routine for the biggest actor in the crew to play the villain or murderer. In any case, Anson is the focus of the movie, so it is better to just let nature take its course.
Anyway, this time, Anson is not the superhero who saves the world.
So, Anson carries the plot, he is a person with a story.
But upon closer inspection, the character itself is not complicated. Anson believes that he has grasped the lifeblood and found a way to perform.
In fact, it is not the case.
After being NGed again and again, Anson almost began to doubt life.
So, he needs to have a dialogue and have an honest discussion with the director.
Gus nodded, "Exactly."
Anson, "So, conflict, irritability, and helplessness, this is my state."
Gus nodded again, "Absolutely correct."
Anson, "Then, where is the performance? Question?”
Gus thought seriously, “I don’t know.”
Anson:…
Dialogue, back and forth is a dialogue, otherwise it is just talking to oneself.
Anson looked at Gus with helplessness on his face, "Director, tell me the truth, you are the director who wears sunglasses every day, right?"
Gus was stunned for a second. "Haha, no, I'm not, I can promise that."
The smile calmed down a little, and Gus thought about it seriously, "Maybe the state is wrong? No, the atmosphere is wrong?"
" Anson, there is nothing wrong with your performance. You accurately grasped the essence of the character and conveyed the message.”
Anson:? ? ? So which lunatic was it that just NGed fourteen times?
“But I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel right.”
(End of Chapter)